Predictions & best bets for Suns vs. Thunder, Spurs vs. Lakers in NBA Cup quarterfinals
The Thunder hold a 74-48 halftime lead fueled by a 20-6 run and 13-of-19 three-point shooting in this single-elimination NBA Cup quarterfinal game.
- On Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, the Oklahoma City Thunder opened the game with a 20-6 run in the final 3:53 of the first half to lead 74-48 over the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center.
- Riding a 15-game win streak, Oklahoma City Thunder entered with a 23-1 record while Phoenix Suns were undermanned, missing Devin Booker, Jalen Green and Isaiah Livers.
- OKC's shooting was scorching, going 13-for-19 from deep in the first half, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 17 points, and Collin Gillespie was 0-for-4 and scoreless.
- The winner advances to the NBA Cup semifinals Saturday, Dec. 13, in Las Vegas, and Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Los Angeles Lakers or San Antonio after their 138-89 win.
- The win extended OKC's historic start and tied a 24-1 mark, with the NBA Cup final scheduled for Dec. 16 in Las Vegas.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder bagged a 16th straight victory on Wednesday, thrashing Phoenix 138-89 to romp into an NBA Cup semi-final clash with San Antonio, who stunned the Los Angeles Lakers 132-119.
Thunder's record 16th straight win is Suns' worst loss ever
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder set a franchise record with their 16th consecutive victory, a 138-89 home win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday in an NBA Cup quarterfinal.
Sweet 16 as Thunder demolish Suns to reach NBA Cup semis
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder bagged a 16th consecutive victory to romp into the NBA Cup semi-finals with a 138-89 rout of the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday.
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 28 as Thunder tie NBA record for best start with 138-89 blowout of Suns
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Phoenix Suns 138-89 in an NBA Cup quarterfinal.
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